Idiomsrock by Nondas

lock horns with somebody - to get into an argument with somebody

2014-11-07 17:41:12 UTC

Let's settle this peacefully. I don't want to lock horns with the boss. The boss doesn't want to lock horns either.

To give someone the cold shoulder - to deliberately ignore someone in an unfriendly way

2014-11-07 17:42:30 UTC

Wife: Why do you always give my mother the cold shoulder when she comes to visit us?
Husband: Because she always criticizes me!

To go the extra mile

2014-11-07 17:45:29 UTC

to do more and make greater effort than is expected of you

Example: He's a nice guy, always ready to go the extra mile for his friends.

Cross that bridge when we come to it

nondaspettas — 2014-11-07 17:45:48 UTC

something you say when you do not intend to worry about a possible problem now, but will deal with it if or when it happens

Example: What if the flight is delayed? I'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Loose cannon - a person or thing that appears to be beyond control and is potentially a source of unintentional damage

2014-11-07 17:48:18 UTC

We can't trust her to talk to the press—she's a loose cannon.

To rain on someone's parade. - to do something that spoils someone's plans

2014-11-07 17:52:27 UTC

-Sorry to rain on your parade, but there's no alcohol allowed inside the building.

the more the merrier - it means, literally, the more people who are around the happier the occasion will be.

2014-11-07 17:57:38 UTC

Of course you can have a ride with us! Themore the merrier. The manager hired a new employee even though there's not enough work for all of us now.Oh, well, the more the merrier.

To have something up one's sleeve - to have a secret or surprise that will give you an advantage

2014-11-07 17:57:39 UTC

Be careful doing business with Tom - he's always got something up his sleeve.

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2014-11-07 17:59:14 UTC

To see eye to eye - to have the same opinion about something

2014-11-07 18:09:01 UTC

It's funny how they've become friends even though they don't seem to see eye to eye on anything.

Cream of the crop

2014-11-07 18:11:16 UTC

The best of the best.